C70 2006 New Owner - Advice

[Willber G]

Originally Posted by RedWagonV70

Just a few cents from a hard top convertible owner. When the rubber gaskets and wetherstripping dry out, the top begins to squeak and sound pretty terrible on the potholes and turns. Don't forget about lubricating the metal and rubber components to ensure proper operation. I use basic silicone that I can find in my local store.

This video is about the e93 bimmers, but the same applies to the 2nd Gen C70 and other hard top convertibles alike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx0Ufta_dsA

You are right about proper maintenance. I use this - I believe it is recommended by Volvo:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00295D0HY/

My car is 16 years old and has no squeaks or rattles.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by eagle58

Sorry to disagree but opening the roof on the move sounds a recipe for disaster!

My favourite thing I've bought is the oven switch for the ignition. I can't remember where I got from and I will post if I can.

It was probably Ebay. Not expensive and it means you can just leave your keys in your pocket - Great!

Indeed it is volvo say never use it on the move for a reason . The roof is very heavy supported on relatively thin frame members and the movement and inertia is going to bend and /or beak the mechanism . Another point depending on the speed you are going the roof will act like an aerofoil generating huge forces .

NBEVER EVE USU THE ROOF MECHANISM ON THE MOVE...

[Bonefishblues]

Originally Posted by Willber G

You are right about proper maintenance. I use this - I believe it is recommended by Volvo:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00295D0HY/

My car is 16 years old and has no squeaks or rattles.

Lots of people use it with success. The 'official' Volvo lube is this particular tincture of angel's tears and extract of unicorn sweat:

Krytox Roof Rubber Care Oil Lubricant

It is priced accordingly, but is an exceptional product IME

[Willber G]

Originally Posted by Clan

Indeed it is volvo say never use it on the move for a reason . The roof is very heavy supported on relatively thin frame members and the movement and inertia is going to bend and /or beak the mechanism . Another point depending on the speed you are going the roof will act like an aerofoil generating huge forces .

NBEVER EVE USU THE ROOF MECHANISM ON THE MOVE...

I agree and I don't.

[Simmy]

hi wilbur have you ever checked how many roof cycles your car has done with vida ? mine has 640 roof cycles the info can be found in the roof control module

[Clan]

Originally Posted by sbk1972

Thanks for all your replies.

Is there an article that explains all the fluid types that I need for the car in relation to auto gearbox fluid, brakes, oil, plugs, etc ?

I watched a youtue video last night about how the T5 engine needs to have the PCV replaced, cam seals, oil pump seals, when doing the cambelt. True ?

I remember seeing some documents about the C70 explaining everything about it but cant find it on the site.

Simon

certainly not you will find the seals bone dry .

[eagle58]

Originally Posted by Willber G

You are right about proper maintenance. I use this - I believe it is recommended by Volvo:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00295D0HY/

My car is 16 years old and has no squeaks or rattles.

Snap!

A lot better value than others out there.

[Simmy]

gummi pfledge. german for rubber care its nothing new its been around for years wurth also do it if you cant find it on the shelves.

[sbk1972]

Great video. Ive just brought some of the seal lube on amazon so will get out my WD40 can / lube and clean up the seals :-)

[sbk1972]

Hi all,

so I have my c70. Well pleased. Just read the codes and I have ;

0040 Air Quality sensor internal fault - AC isnt cold.

0055 Inflatable curtain (IC) right resistence is too high - SRS light is on. What is this error ?

DD13 Communication with GDL control module right signal missing
low beam right faulty signal - Right log beam doesnt work. Is it bulb or amp ?


Any help guys ?